11 plus (11+) Exam – The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School – What you need to know

The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School 11 plus (11+) exam for Year 7 entry

Entry Level Eleven Plus (11+) exam

School Name Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School (Habs’ Boys’)

Description Boys; day school

Age range 11-18 (Senior School)

Size 1,140 approx

Fees £6,490 per term

Address Butterfly Lane. Elstree. Hertfordshire, WD6 3AF

Email (general enquiries): office@habsboys.org.uk

Website www.habsboys.org.uk

Telephone (general enquiries and admissions): +44 (0) 208 266 1700

Head Peter Hamilton

Overview

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School offers an energetic and enthusiastic learning environment for inquisitive boys. At every stage of their development, the school’s curriculum has been purposefully designed to keep all boys involved, stimulated and eager to learn. This is a school that creates an environment in which it is normal for boys to excel.

Situated in Elstree in Hertfordshire, it welcomes boys from all over North London and Herts. Facilities include a cutting-edge sports centre, swimming pool, a new Science and Geography Centre (the Aske Building), a fully equipped Art Studio and Design & Technology Centre, a Drama Studio, a Music School with concert hall, a multi-purpose Library, and dedicated classrooms for all subjects. Outside there are grass pitches for rugby, football and cricket, a climbing wall and an assault course

Admissions Process for Habs’ Boys’ School Eleven Plus (11+) for Year 7 entry

Open Days

An all school open day is held in October and you do not need to book. Visit the school’s website here for full details.

If you would prefer to visit on a normal school day, then you can apply to join a small tour. 11+ tours take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 9:30am. To book, contact the Admissions Office on 020 8266 1700

Registration

To register, you must fill in the form found in the back of the school’s prospectus and send back to the school. You can request a prospectus by filling in this form.

Make sure you double-check the school’s website for cut-off dates and deadlines. It is normally at the end of November.

Entrance Exams

11+ Habs’ Boys’ School exams are taken in English (1hr 15mins), maths (1hr) and reasoning, usually in early January.

Recommended Materials

English practice papers, ideal for Habs’ Boys’ School eleven plus (11+) exam preparation:

11+ English Pack 1

11+ English Pack 2 

11+ English Pack 3

11+ Spelling Pack 1

11+ Spelling Pack 2

Maths practice papers, ideal for Habs’ Boys’ School eleven plus (11+) exam preparation:

11+ Mathematics Pack 1

11+ Mathematics Pack 2

11+ Mathematics Pack 3

11+ Mental Arithmetic

Reasoning practice papers, ideal for Habs’ Boys’ School eleven plus (11+) exam preparation:

Non-Verbal Reasoning Pack 1

Verbal Reasoning Pack 1 

Verbal Reasoning Pack 2

Verbal Reasoning Pack 3

Verbal Reasoning Pack 4

Interviews

Interviews take place on the same day as the exam.

Bursaries

Scholarships and bursaries are available. Please click here for full details.

Other Entry Points: 5+, 7+, 13+, 16+